Ten years ago St John's College student and Anglican deacon the Reverend Alan Maxwell had a conversation about ministry that changed his life's direction, and now he's taking another new step.

Common Grace Aotearoa has helped hundreds of New Zealand Christians to oppose the Regulatory Standards Bill - calling out its attempt to sideline Te Tiriti and shackle future laws protecting communities and nature. 
• Time slashed for public to have say on Regulatory Standards Bill

Waiapu Diocese has seen a boost in new mission activities with the Rev Carl Tinnion backing new ministries as 'Mission Rejuvenator' over the last three years. 

Rev Dr Jacky Sewell, a long-time Anglican ministry educator and youth ministry leader believes that looking to heaven through icons can lead Christians into a profound way of approaching Christ in prayer. She shared her vision for the role of icons in spirituality and formation in a conversation with Julanne Clarke-Morris this week.

Climate Commissioner for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia Fe'iloakitau Kaho Tevi has spoken out on the Church's support for ocean ecosystems restoration and Deep Sea research for World Oceans Day

Disability Ministry Sunday this 15 June 2025, sees a new set of Trinity-inspired worship resources to guide Christian communities on how to better love and celebrate all people across difference and diversity.

The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem has condemned the attack that killed five civilians in the compound of their Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza on 5 June 2025.
• Three journalists among five killed by IDF at Al Ahli Hospital
• Five people killed in 8th attack on Al Ahli Hospital

Churches across Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia are being encouraged to join in the global "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" next week from May 29 - June 8, using prayers that celebrate common belief as the Christian world marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed in 2025.
• Te Whakapono o Naihia / The Nicene Creed
• 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Resource Page

Christians around the world and across Aotearoa New Zealand are taking up a challenge to fast, pray and demand more action from Governments as they press for more humanitarian aid access to Gaza.